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N281 XDA

1996 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina E106,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 XDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light stays on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,831 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 71,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,968 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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N281 XDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 106,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N281 XDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N281 XDA registered?

N281 XDA is a 1996 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N281 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 XDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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